St. Helen, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Roscommon County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,841
Population
496/sq mi density
$42,091
Median Income
$29,267 per capita
$85,300
Home Value
$209,862 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$42,091 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $728/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Helen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 65.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3587°N, 84.4118°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Roscommon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in |
St. Helen has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.4").